European Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform

The ECESP organises regular #EU Circular Talks, which generally explore topics related to the Coordination Group's work programme.

The next #EU Circular Talk on 27 October will look at how circular choices can become simple, affordable, trustworthy and attractive in people’s everyday lives.

EWWR 2026 is an opportunity to come up with interesting ways to teach people how to use fewer resources. It's open to everyone, from schools to public authorities. Help get the word out about why preventing waste by keeping items in use for as long as possible is so important!

This summit looked at what is involved in making the clean industrial transformation both investable and competitive.

Cillan Lohan spoke about the role of the circular economy, which has the potential to deliver significant environmental, economic and social benefits – but entails a major adjustment for busineses and a change in attitude for society as a whole. 

The Wardrobe Stories Barometer aims to collect stories about circular fashion and skills. Did you buy an upcycled dress or have a pair of trousers repaired? Do you know about a circular hub teaching sewing skills or a workshop looking for someone who knows what to do with a needle? 

Then tell your story!

This panel looked at how the CEA proposal can make EPR schemes more effective and support the development of a single market for secondary raw materials.

Cillian Lohan, EESC member and long-standing advocate for the ECESP, spoke about the EESC's opinion on the CEA and factors contributing to a successful EPR scheme.